The Lost Prince
CHAPTER 179 FAMILY MEETING Part. 5
"Young Master Gibson," said Reverend Noman again in a wise tone, "everything that happens in this world has been destined by the Lord of Heaven. I think you've understood that...."
"Parents that you already consider as parents, they are indeed among those who are noble-hearted. And of course it's very proud to have a child like you...."
"But I think they'd be more proud if you could be wise in this...."
Reverend Noman meant that Gibson could acknowledge Lady Brianna as his mother despite having made a grave mistake, according to Gibson.
Yes, Gibson has not been willing to acknowledge Mrs Brianna as his mother, as she considers the woman to have made a grave mistake against him.
"My son, Gibson," Consort Heliana added. "You can blame your mother for what she did to you. But she's still your mother, your birth mother. Do not continue to torment him because you do not want to admit it...."
"The servant has understood what all the people are telling the servant and the servant is receiving it" Gibson said, trying to master his feelings so that he could speak well.
"It is not that the servant does not acknowledge the existence of Lady Brianna in the servant, Your Majesty," he continued. "But I already consider the noble woman who took care of me as a real mother."
"It is difficult for the servant to do something that the servant has never thought of...."
That is, it is difficult for Gibson to consider Mrs Brianna as his mother voluntarily, because she never thought about it.
All this time in Gibson's mind blamed the actions of his mother who threw herself into someone else, without taking any risks in caring for him.
Which in the end the married couple who were entrusted to take care of it, they are the ones who are considered as real parents. It wasn't White Poet or Mrs Brianna who abandoned him.
So, how could she possibly regard Madame Brianna as her mother then?
Consort Heliana fell silent no longer able to refute Gibson's words just now. Pastor Noman was no longer able to give advice that could inspire Gibson's stance.
While Mrs Brianna is getting immersed in her feelings of guilt. It was as if she no longer wanted to say anything to influence Gibson to acknowledge her as a mother.
While Queen Aurellia is still carried away by the feeling of the atmosphere of haru. I want to say if he can't think of yet. He was only able to look at Gibson with great freshness.
Amidst the ambushing silence, amidst the enveloping silence, Dhafin stepped towards the front of the stage where Gibson was with light strides.
While all the audience looked at him with astonishment and wondering mind.
Once in front of the stage Dhafin worshiped respect as it should be. Ask permission to speak to Gibson and be allowed. Then he turned to face Gibson who was bowed sadly.
For a moment the young man who was always calm looked at his best friend. His attitude is not like a man who wants to judge, but the attitude of a friend who is full of wisdom. Then ask in a friendly tone.
"Do you hate Mrs Brianna, the Poet Swordsman?"
Poetry Swordsman does not answer that basic question. For a moment he stared back at the young man who was always calm.
But just one breath he looked at the face that was giving off the wisdom and authority of a ruler, Gibson was surprised not to play.
Hurriedly he fell to his knees worshipping reverently. It was as if he had just realized that the person standing nearby was his master whom he should respect.
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Of course most of the audience was surprised to see Gibson's actions. The attitude Gibson showed towards Dhafin was like that of a servant to a king.
Moreover, seeing Dhafin who is so calm full of wisdom. His face radiated the carrying of a ruler.
Only Queen Aurellia, Princess Kayshila and Kaluna understood exactly why Gibson was doing the honors. Especially Kaluna who knows that Dhafin is a candidate for the ruler of 3 countries.
"I don't need your respect, Swordsman Poet," Gibson said in a calm tone full of wisdom. "I need your answer."
"Even so, Your Majesty," said Gibson still worshipping reverently. "The servant tries not to hate anyone."
"Effort not to hate anyone you say. Including Mrs Brianna, is that it?"
"Yes, Your Majesty...."
This is the first time that General Felix and Lady Carissa have seen their son appear to be a king.
They thought, lest this son of theirs be the Grand Prince, the original heir to the throne of Bentala Kingdom. Crown Prince!
What the couple thought was the same as King Darian, Reverend Noman, the three generals and Consort Grizelle.
While both Consorts Heliana and Prince Nelson are almost sure that Dhafin is the Crown Prince.
The attitude that Gibson showed towards Dhafin, and the carrying of a ruler emanating from Dhafin's face, was enough to prove it.
Prince Revan is convinced that Dhafin is his brother. It's just that he didn't want to force Dhafin to admit it. He waited for Dhafin himself to say it bluntly.
"You're saying you don't hate Mrs Brianna, but why are you showing such a hateful attitude?"
Frankly in Gibson's heart actually admitted that Madame Brianna was his mother, as the implied sentence said earlier.
But Mrs Brianna's insistent stance in defending him, instead preferring to throw it away under the pretext of saving him, making Gibson unable to accept it.
That's why she actually hates her birth mother, even though she says she tries not to hate her.
"I know you blame her for not taking any chances in keeping you by her side" Dhafin continued, "picking to let you take care of others."
"That's why you hate him. Is that right, isn't it?"
Gibson did not reply, either with a nod or with his mouth assenting. But his heart acknowledged the truth. And Dhafin knew that signal.
"On the other hand, your heart has admitted that Mrs Brianna is your mother. But because your hatred is so great that it keeps your mouth from confessing."
"Don't tell me my guess is wrong, Poet Swordsman!"
All the audience who were there were flabbergasted silently watching the genius of Dhafin in speaking. Everything he said was completely valid, indisputable.
Moreover, his speech was also based on a sharp premonition.
"But who can hear that confession hidden in your heart, the Swordsman Poet? People saw your hatred for Mrs Brianna instead...."
"And you're actually aware of that...."
"Nor, Your Majesty," said Gibson in a respectful tone full of inner-born submission. "Hamba is guilty and ready to accept punishment."
"I'm not judging you, why do you feel guilty?"
"The servant acknowledges the truth of all His Majesty's words" Gibson said. "Therefore, the servant acknowledges the fault of the servant and readily accepts the punishment."
"Defender Poet," said Dhafin again still with a style of language and a calm attitude full of wisdom. "You and I both know each other well what I said. So you don't have to feel guilty...."
"I'm just here as a person who voices what you really want to say...."
Hearing Dhafin's words just now, then the audience understood the attitude that Gibson showed earlier.
The reason alone all the advice of the great people who are here seems unable to shake his stance. It turns out that since the beginning of her, since the beginning of this meeting, she had already recognized Madame Brianna as her mother.
But because of his hatred for the woman, his confession was not apparent.
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Dhafin looked at his sister, Ariesha, then nodded his head once. Keep looking at her one sister, Princess Kayshila, then nod her head as well.
Ariesha and Princess Kayshila are smart girls. Think of Dhafin's head as a signal to call them. More precisely to call Grania and Kaluna, but escorted by his two sisters.
Without much thought Ariesha and Princess Kayshila brought Grania and Kaluna to the stage. Even though the audience and Grania and Kaluna were astonished.
But the audience seemed to be more pleased to be silent, not wanting to ask this that. They are more than happy with what Dhafin will do next.
"Wake up, Poet Swordsman, and look at these two sisters of yours!"
"The servant has made a grave mistake, Your Majesty. Servant deserves punishment."
Actually, Lady Brianna was astonished to see Gibson's attitude that was so respectful to Dhafin as to respect a ruler.
But hearing Gibson's words that showed that his son had confessed, and even felt guilty for hating him, his sense of wonder was covered with great pleasure.
Finally his son admitted it. He stayed waiting for the moment where Gibson revealed in the speech.
"I told you, I'm not judging you. Even if you feel guilty, it's not me who has the right to punish you...."
"Wake up and look at these two sisters!"
Slowly Gibson stood up. Then looked at his two younger siblings who were also looking at him full of joy mixed with novelty.
And Grania, without much talk, went straight to Gibson and hugged him tightly with a sister's love for her brother.
Grania could not speak anymore to vent her joy and novelty. She could only cry, shedding her tears again. Tears were so happy to know that Gibson was her brother.
The person he loved was his brother, his mother. He was happier that way, preferring Gibson as his older brother, rather than as a lover he had to fight for love with other girls.
"You better be my brother, right?" grania said with a smile amidst her tears. "Isn't that what you want?"
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